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Exercise Lab

Reverse Lunge

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Equipment

  • No Equipment Needed

Muscle Groups

  • Abs & Core
  • Hips & Buttocks
  • Legs

Purposes

  • Leg strength
  • Glute strength
Sets Reps Distance Duration
Tempo Intensity (% of Max) Weight Load Rest Period

Description

  • Facing forward with your torso straight, step one foot backward about 18 to 24 inches.
  • Immediately bend the knees and descend onto the front leg, allowing the back knee to come close to the ground.
  • Keep the weight on the front heel and maintain a straight torso.
  • Push back up with the back foot and return to the standing position.

ProTip

  • Move smoothly and keep a straight posture

Mistakes

  • The heel of the front foot coming off the ground
  • Putting too much weight on the back leg, instead of keeping most of the weight on the front leg
  • Rounding the back
  • Leaning the torso forward



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